I know it’s only June, but the holidays will be here before we know it. And for you planners and early birds, fabric manufacturers like Michael Miller are on it. What you see here, made up in a lap/wall size … Read More...
Christmas Craft Ideas
DIY Christmas crafts that are sure to inspire the kids and you. Great ideas for decorations, ornaments and parties. Find Christmas wreath inspirations and handmade gift ideas!
Off to Glass Craft and Bead Expo in Las Vegas!
I’m about to hit the road for a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas for the annual Glass Craft and Bead Expo. I’ll see friendly glass folks as well as new products to come back here and tell you about. … Read More...
Post Holiday Pillow Patterns
Laurie of the “Tip Junkie” has 160 pillow tutorials all with pictured tutorials to learn how to make. As you can see these are stunning and fun patterns. Maybe you are a person that works on holiday projects throughout the … Read More...
Happy Merry Christmas to All
Just a quick happy merry xmas to all that read my little blog. Hope you all get all you wishes granted and don’t eat too much. We’ll be back to glass tomorrow…
Tutorial: Zipper heart ornaments
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home shows how you can make these cute zipper heart ornaments. They’d be pretty on any tree, but they’re particularly meaningful to someone who has a child with a heart defect. Christie says, “the reason zipper … Read More...
Tourtière – Québec pork pie
Being close to Canada, we had friends that always made us pork pies during the holiday season. It was the best comfort food during the long cold winters. My Mom has tried making it, but it just doesn’t taste the … Read More...
Gift Ideas For EVERYONE On Your List
Let’s face it, there some people that are simply hard to shop for. No matter how many times you walk the isle to find the perfect gift, nothing seems to be that one special thing. If you are still searching … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy fringe Christmas tree
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make these loopy fringe Christmas trees. They’re super easy to make. The sewing part is just simple straight seams and accuracy is not that important. But, if you’d prefer to not … Read More...
Glass Gift Boxes with Dichro from Colour de Verre
There’s still time to make this lovely glass gift box by Colour de Verre. If you don’t have the mold, get it! And then follow the link and read up on how to make glass boxes with dichroic glass. … Read More...
Make Your Own Reusable Gingerbread Houses
The tradition of making gingerbread houses has been around for years and is not going to be going away anytime soon. However, in the crafting world, we all try to find a fun new way to add to the norm. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew pom pom Christmas trees
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these Christmas tree decorations using pom pom trim, and you don’t have to sew a stitch. They’re quick and simple to make, and would make a fun decoration to add … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued Christmas bunting
Josie from Sew for Soul shows how you can make this festive Christmas bunting. You can spell out a Christmas message with the bunting, or put a Christmas themed applique on the flags. Free motion stitching outlines the appliques and … Read More...
6 Kid Friendly Felt Christmas Trees
If you have small children around your home you know how hard it can be keeping those little hands from playing with the Christmas tree and all of the fragile ornaments. While the magic of Christmas really is about the … Read More...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Treats
Here are some great treats for those that don’t bake. All items used are store bought. Great treat to make with the kids.
I had to include Rudolph, especially since it’s his 50th anniversary. I couldn’t imagine a Christmas without … Read More...
No Bake Cocoa Oatmeal Raisin Reindeer
Here is a healthy treat for your kids to enjoy. Okay, so there are some candy bits, but the bulk of it is healthy. I might have to try this with dried cherries or cranberries, since I don’t like raisins. … Read More...
Quick and Easy DIY Gift Ideas
If you are sill having a hard time finding a gift for that certain someone on your list, then take a look at these 20 DIY gift ideas that we found over at the blog Crafts Unleashed. So many great … Read More...
Festive Christmas Holiday Outdoor Decor You Can Make Yourself
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, the front of your home makes a huge impression on what your guests think of the rest of your home. Dress up that space with some Holiday cheer by adding … Read More...
Giant Craft Stick Snowflakes
If you are looking for a great project older kids will enjoy, check out this tutorial shared by Monica on Crafty Nest. Not only will the kids have fun making these over-sized snowflakes, they will also be learning how to … Read More...
Ideas For Displaying Your Christmas Cards
How often do you get Christmas cards and just simply not know what to do with them? I know I have that problem. They start to come in, and the stack starts to grow and soon enough, the Holiday season … Read More...
DIY Oversized Outdoor Ornaments
Trying to find a unique and beautiful piece of outdoor decor to tie into your Holiday theme is not an easy task. With the changing weather it can be hard to find something to withstand the changing elements. However, this … Read More...